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Hi Everyone,
I am making the whipped butter recipe from BB. The recipe calls for dried Calendula - infused Jojoba Oil.
My order of supplies just arrived.
The minute I opened the box, my eyes started to water & I couldn't stand the smell of the dried marigolds!

I don't even want to touch the Calendula to infuse it in the oil.

Is there something else I can use? I would really appreciate any suggestions, additions, deletions to this recipe.

The recipe has the following ingredients:
Chamomile EO
Cocoa Butter
Jojoba oil infused with Calendula
Hemp seed oil
&
Shea Butter

I also need Carrot Seed EO. Can I get that from a health food store? I forgot to order it.

WOW! Calendula is strong! Now I'm itching & I don't think I have any allergies!

Thanks to All,
einnoc

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If you're having such a strong reaction to the calendula, I'd just leave it out and just use the straight jojoba oil.

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Irena
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Thank you Soapbuddy and Angielady,
Yes, the easiest thing to do is just to use the straight jojoba oil and maybe add some vitamin E.
Both are nourishing for the skin by themselves.
einnoc

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That's bizarre! I've never heard of someone having an allergic reaction to calendula... makes me a little nervous about putting my calendula/lavender baby balm out there now...

Hi, I don't have any known allergies other than cigarette smoke; however, I do not like strong scents.
When I opened the box, the scent was just so strong. I put it out in the garage last night to air out!
Maybe it will not be so strong today.
I think I will give it a try infusing it into the jojoba oil & see if I still don't like the scent.
I will try a little on my arm before I use it.

Will a body butter be like a creamy moisturizer or will it be hard like a lotion bar?
If it will be hard, how can I make it more creamy, but not oily?

Thanks,
einnoc

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"Soap is to the body what laughter is to the soul!"

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Irena
Closed minds are like faulty parachutes; they refuse to open.

Thank you Soapbuddy,
These are the ingredients:
The recipe has the following ingredients:
Chamomile EO
Cocoa Butter
Jojoba oil infused with Calendula
Hemp seed oil
&
Shea Butter

Yes, they are whipped together.
What can I add to make this creamier?
I want to put it in a jar and have it creamy. Any suggestions I would very much appreciate.
Thank you, again.
einnoc

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It has a lot of butters in it. I would make it as is and if it's too solid, add more of the jojoba and whip it again.

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Irena
Closed minds are like faulty parachutes; they refuse to open.

Thank you, Soapbuddy. I am eager to get started on this!
einnoc

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"Soap is to the body what laughter is to the soul!"

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Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.
Hans Christian Andersen
www.etsy.com/shop/AngieLady
Sunshine Bath & Body

Hi Angielady,
Thanks for the feedback.
Is there an EO that "magically produces handsome, 30-something, 6' tall men with no mommy issues" ? I would certainly be interested in this too!

What is the helichysum italicum? Is this the carrot seed oil?

My whole life I have had such a strong sense of smell. I don't even like smelling fresh cut grass. I use mostly unscented products. I can only handle a light scent.

I just want to make a nice, lightly scented, citrusy, creamy body moisturizer. It's been a long, cold, dry winter here!

Your answer was really funny and made me laugh!
einnoc

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Helichysum italicum is also called everlasting. It's not carrot seed.

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Irena
Closed minds are like faulty parachutes; they refuse to open.

Thanks Soapbuddy

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You can be allergic to anything of course. I'm very allergic to fenugreek- go figure...